scholarly journals Dynamic Behavior of Aviation Polymer Composites at Various Weight Fractions of Physical Modifier

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (22) ◽  
pp. 6897
Author(s):  
Ewelina Kosicka ◽  
Marek Borowiec ◽  
Marcin Kowalczuk ◽  
Aneta Krzyzak

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of a selected physical modifier with different granularity and mass percentage on the dynamics of aerospace polymer composites. The tests were carried out on samples made of certified aerospace materials used, among other purposes, for the manufacture of aircraft skin components. The hybrid composites were prepared from L285 resin, H286 hardener, GG 280T carbon fabric in twill 2/2 and alumina (Al2O3, designated as EA in this work). The manufactured composites contained alumina with grain sizes of F220, F240, F280, F320 and F360. The mass proportion of the modifier in the tested samples was 5% and 15%. The tested specimens, as cantilever beams fixed unilaterally, were subjected to kinematic excitation with defined parameters of amplitude and frequency excitation in the basic resonance zone of the structure. The results, obtained as dynamic responses, are presented in the form of amplitude–frequency characteristics. These relationships clearly indicate the variable nature of composite materials due to modifier density and grain size. The novelty of this study is the investigation of the influence of the alumina properties on system dynamics responses.

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jerzy Jozwik ◽  
Krzysztof Dziedzic ◽  
Marcin Barszcz ◽  
Mykhaylo Pashechko

Phenomena occurring in the contact area between two mating bodies are characterised by high complexity and variability. Comparisons are usually made between parameters such as the coefficient of friction, friction force, wear and temperature in relation to time and friction path. Their correct measurement enables the proper evaluation of tribological properties of materials used in the friction pair. This paper concerns the measurements of basic tribological parameters in the friction of selected polymer composites. Knowing the tribological properties of these composite materials, it will be possible to create proper operating conditions for kinematic friction pairs. This study investigated the coefficients of friction, friction force and temperatures of six polymer composites: cast polyamide PA6 G with oil, PA6 G with MoS2, polyoxymethylene POM with aluminium, polyethylene terephthalate PET with polytetrafluoroethylene PTFE, PTFE with bronze, and PTFE with graphite. The friction surface was also examined using an optical system and computer software for 3D measurements. As a result, PA6-G with oil was found to be the best choice as a composite material for thin sliding coatings.


2017 ◽  
Vol 63 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Kępniak ◽  
P. Woyciechowski ◽  
W. Franus

Abstract The preliminary stage of asphalt mixture production involves the drying and dedusting of coarse aggregates. The most common types of coarse aggregates used are limestone and basalt. In the process of drying and dedusting the dryer filter accumulates large quantities of waste in the form of mineral powder. This paper introduces an investigation into limestone powder waste as a potential microfiller of polymer composites. Physical characteristics such as the granulation the of powder collected from the filter - in terms of the season of its collection and the type of input materials used - were analysed. A scanning electron microscope (SEM) was used for the investigation described within this paper. The obtained results were compared against those of other materials which can be used as polymer composites microfillers.


2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (6) ◽  
pp. 547-557 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sekaran Sathees Kumar ◽  
Ganesan Kanagaraj

Abstract In this paper, the combined effect of different weight percentages of silicon carbide (SiC) and graphite (Gr) reinforcement on the mechanical properties of polyamide (PA6) composite is studied. Test specimens of pure PA6, 85 wt% PA6+10 wt% SiC+5 wt% Gr and 85 wt% PA6+5 wt% SiC+10 wt% Gr are prepared using an injection molding machine. The tensile, impact, hardness, morphology and thermal properties of the injection molded composites were investigated. The obtained results showed that mechanical properties, such as tensile and impact strength and modulus of the PA6 composites, were significantly higher than the pure PA6, and hybridization with silicon carbide and graphite further enhanced the performance properties, as well as the thermal resistance of the composites. The tensile fracture morphology and the characterization of PA6 polymer composites were observed by scanning electron microscope (SEM) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopic methods. SEM observation of the fracture surfaces showed the fine dispersion of SiC and Gr for strong interfacial adhesion between fibers and matrix. The individual and combined reinforcing effects of silicon carbide and graphite on the mechanical properties of PA6 hybrid composites were compared and interpreted in this study. Improved mechanical properties were observed by the addition of small amount of SiC and Gr concurrently reinforced with the pure PA6. Finally, thermogravimetric analysis showed that the heat resistance of the composites tended to increase with increasing silicon carbide and graphite content simultaneously.


Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 2522 ◽  
Author(s):  
Napisah Sapiai ◽  
Aidah Jumahat ◽  
Mohammad Jawaid ◽  
Anish Khan

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of surface treated multi wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) on compressive properties of the unidirectional (UD) kenaf and hybrid woven glass/UD kenaf fibre reinforced polymer composites. The MWCNTs were first treated using concentrated acid (a mix of H2SO4 and HNO3) and silane (three-aminoprophyltriethoxysilane) in order to improve the dispersion within the epoxy matrix using a high shear roll milling technique. In this study, nanomodified epoxies were prepared using 0.5, 0.75 and 1.0 wt % of pristine MWCNT (PCNT), acid treated MWCNT (ACNT) and silane treated MWCNT (SCNT). These nanomodified epoxies were then used for the fabrication of kenaf and hybrid composites using combination of filament winding and resin impregnation. The uniaxial compression test was conducted using a universal testing machine according to the ASTM D3410 standard. The morphology of fractured samples was observed and analysed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) in order to evaluate the failure behaviour and mechanisms involved during compression. It was found that the addition of treated MWCNT (ACNT and SCNT) improved the compressive properties of kenaf and hybrid composites as compared to those of untreated-MWCNT (PCNT). The addition of 1.0 wt % of SCNT exhibited good compressive properties in both kenaf and hybrid composite systems. The compressive modulus and strength increased by 73.25% and 20.15%, respectively, for composites made of 1.0 wt % SCNT and Kenaf (1.0SCNT/K). For the hybrid composites, the compressive modulus and strength increased by 21.18% and 7.73% for composites made of 1.0 wt % SCNT filled G/K composites (1.0SCNT/G/K).


2006 ◽  
Vol 514-516 ◽  
pp. 68-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro Barquinha ◽  
Elvira Fortunato ◽  
Alexandra Gonçalves ◽  
Ana Pimentel ◽  
António Marques ◽  
...  

The purpose of this work is to present in-depth electrical characterization on transparent TFTs, using zinc oxide produced at room temperature as the semiconductor material. Some of the studied aspects were the relation between the output conductance in the post-pinch-off regime and width-to-length ratios, the gate leakage current, the semiconductor/insulator interface traps density and its relation with threshold voltage. The main point of the analysis was focused on channel mobility. Values extracted using different methodologies, like effective, saturation and average mobility, are presented and discussed regarding their significance and validity. The evolution of the different types of mobility with the applied gate voltage was investigated and the obtained results are somehow in disagreement with the typical behavior found on classical silicon based MOSFETs, which is mainly attributed to the completely different structures of the semiconductor materials used in the two situations: while in MOSFETS we have monocrystalline silicon, our transparent TFTs use poly/nanocrystalline zinc oxide with grain sizes of about 10 nm.


2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 154-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erika Souza ◽  
Leda Gottschalk ◽  
Otniel Freitas-Silva

Background: The rising concern with environmental preservation has led to increasing interest in biodegradable polymer composites from renewable sources, such as cellulose and its derivatives. The use of nanocellulose is an innovative food packaging trend. Discussion: This paper presents an overview and discusses the state of the art of different nanocellulose materials used in food and food packaging, and identifies important patents related to them. It is important to consider that before marketing, new products must be proven safe for consumers and the environment. Conclusion: Several packaging materials using nanocellulose have been developed and shown to be promising for use as active and intelligent materials for food packaging. Other nanocellulose products are under investigation for packaging and may enter the market in the near future. Many countries have been adjusting their regulatory frameworks to deal with nanotechnologies, including nanocellulose packaging.


2014 ◽  
Vol 543-547 ◽  
pp. 471-474
Author(s):  
Qian Wang ◽  
Hou Peng Chen ◽  
Yi Yun Zhang ◽  
Xi Fan ◽  
Xi Li ◽  
...  

Design of a novel initialization circuit is presented in this paper. The initialization circuit is used to supply initialization current to the first test of phase change memory chip after delivery. Inhomogeneous crystalline grain sizes appear in phase change materials used in memory cells during manufacturing process. The crystalline phase with low resistance will convert to amorphous phase with high resistance after initialization, which is called RESET the memory cells to 0. Normal RESET operation current is not high enough to RESET great grain, which deteriorates bit yield of phase change memory chip. In comparison, the higher initialization current will increase bit yield observably.


2013 ◽  
Vol 812 ◽  
pp. 226-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Shuhadah Mohd Saleh ◽  
Md Akil Hazizan ◽  
Ramdziah Md. Nasir ◽  
Herza Hasmi

Carbon nanotube (CNT) reinforced polymer composites are of great interest, because their superior properties can produce composite materials with high strength, light weight, and multifunctional features. In this work, the thermal and tribological properties (wear) of Phenolic/CNT-Alumina Hybrid composites were studied. The CNT-alumina hybrid (chemically hybrid) was produced via Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD). The Phenolic/CNT-Alumina Hybrid composites were fabricated using hot mounting moulding. The tribological properties were monitored using a Ducom TR-20 pin-on-disk tester, under dry sliding conditions. The thermal conductivity was measured using the Transient Plane Source (TPS) method, using a Hot-DiskTM Thermal Constant Analyzer. The results show that CNT-Alumina hybrid enhanced the thermal and tribological properties of the polymer composites.


2010 ◽  
Vol 62 ◽  
pp. 227-231
Author(s):  
Keijiro Hiraga ◽  
Hidehiro Yoshida ◽  
Koji Morita ◽  
Byung Nam Kim

In tetragonal zirconia, possibility is investigated of densification with finer grain sizes under the combination of doping and sintering in air. The materials used are CIP'ed compacts of 3-mol%-yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia (3Y-TZP) doped with a small amount of cations. For a given sintering temperature and initial density of the compacts, while the doped cations enhances densification in the latest stage of sintering, the effect is different in grain growth during densification: a doped cation tended to enhance grain growth, whereas the other cations tended to suppress grain growth. As a result, the doping of the latter cations brings about a grain size finer than that of the undoped 3Y-TZP for a given relative density.


Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (19) ◽  
pp. 5638
Author(s):  
Witold Wojciech Skórski ◽  
Marcin Obszański ◽  
Maciej Zawisza

Composite materials (fiber reinforced plastics, FRPs) are successfully utilized in the production of various mechanical devices, including land vehicles, marine vessels, and aircrafts. They are primarily used for the production of body parts and hulls. Due to their importance, certain requirements relating to the mechanical properties of the materials used must be met for such applications. One aspect of the passive safety of vehicles is the effects of a possible collision with another object. The behavior of the structure in such a case can be determined based on the coefficient of restitution, which is a measure of energy dissipation after an impact. This paper presents the results of measuring the value of the coefficient of restitution for the selected composite materials, utilizing various reinforcement materials including different types of fibers and wooden veneer. The selected materials included glass, carbon, Kevlar fibers, and veneer from exotic wood in an epoxy resin matrix. The tested samples were made using various methods in order to understand the influence of the technology on the value of the coefficient. The authors determined the coefficient values utilizing two methods based on the measurement of two different physical quantities. In the first case, the height of the rebound of the ram was measured using a fast digital camera; in the second case, the time between successive rebounds of the tool was measured, determined based on the signal from the acceleration sensor. The authors compared the results of the coefficient values obtained using these methods and examined the relationship between the rebound energy and the value of the coefficient of restitution. The results have been discussed, and some conclusions have been made. Among other things, it seems that both methods of measurement are interchangeable with regard to lower impact velocities corresponding to lower heights (up to 300 mm) of the drop of the ram used in the tests.


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